Hike to Kampsteiner Schwaig (from St. Corona)

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 4,89 km
Duration: 2:00 h
Ascent: 555 m elevation gain
Descent: 1 m elevation gain

The Kampsteiner Schwaig (closed) is just a few meters below the Kampstein summit. An ideal last stop for a summit hike from Sankt Corona.

Starting point of the tour: Church St. Corona
Tour destination: Kampsteiner Schwaig

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 4,89 km
Duration: 2:00 h
Ascent: 555 m elevation gain
Descent: 1 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point846 m
Highest point1401 m

Nice views
With refreshment stops
Suitable for families and children

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Description

Along forest roads through quiet forests and past alpine meadows where you can see cows grazing, the trail leads from St. Corona up to an altitude of 1,400 meters to the Kampsteiner Schwaig. The trail overlaps with the family adventure trail, where there are various play stations. You can experience"pure nature" not only on the hike but also at the hut (closed). From the Kampsteiner Schwaig, you can reach the Kampstein summit at 1467m in a short time. From here, you can also take a Schwaigen hike over the Wechsel, take the family adventure trail back down into the valley or take a regional route to the trail along the Wiener Alpenbogen - Arc of the Viennese Alps (trail).

In winter, it is best to take your cross-country skis with you and join the Wechsel panoramic trail.

safety instructions Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a completely beautiful and safe experience. Please note the following:PreparationMake sure that the route you choose matches your experience and fitness. Check the weather report in advance. Weather in the mountains can change surprisingly fast. Always start out equipped accordingly (e.g., rain protection).Check if the huts and snack stations you want to visit along the way are open. Inform someone about your chosen route and your planned return before you set off.
Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, bring sun and rain protection, as well as water and a small snack. Take your mobile phone and save the emergency number of the mountain rescue: 140Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, bring sun and rain protection, as well as water and a small snack. Take your mobile phone and save the emergency number of the mountain rescue: 140
Route description From our starting point at the church in St. Corona, we hike uphill in a southern direction. First, we walk on the paved path and turn left first, then right again, crossing the former ski lift route several times. We come to a junction where we can take a detour to the Ödenhof on the right. To stay on our route, we now turn left and reach a forest road. At the first fork, we keep right and then continue straight until we reach the paved Orthof road. After the Orthof inn, we turn right up a path. We follow this path, at the reservoir pond keep to the right, and thus reach the Almrausch hut. Following the signpost towards Kampsteiner Schwaig, we reach Kampsteiner Schwaig via a paved path.
Parking Parking lot at the church of St. Corona.
Getting there From Vienna: Take the South Motorway A2 to exit 69 Edlitz/Aspang. Continue on B54 via Kirchberg am Wechsel to St. Corona am Wechsel.From Graz: Take the South Motorway A2 to exit 81 Aspang Markt. Continue on B54 via Aspang Markt and Unternberg to St. Corona am Wechsel.From Bruck/Mur: Take the S6 Semmering expressway to the Gloggnitz exit. Continue via Kirchberg am Wechsel to St. Corona am Wechsel.
Public transport From Wr. Neustadt main station take the regional train (direction Aspang-Markt) to the final station, Aspang station. From there take bus line 1762 of Retter Linien (direction Kirchberg/Wechsel Hotel Post) to the station: St. Corona/Wechsel Church. More information at: www.oebb.at,www.vor.at and www.retter-linien.at/
Editor’s tip Combine your hike with an overnight stay in the Wechsel region! The guesthouse-pension Ödenhof is located on this route and can be booked online immediately.

Recommended period

Current weather on site

2° to 15°

Today, 07.03.2026

Mainly clear

Wind speed1,0 km/h

3° to 14°

Tomorrow, 08.03.2026

Cloudy

Wind speed1,1 km/h

Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960

Kampsteiner Schwaig, Phone: +43 660 7631930

Letzte Änderung: 25 Feb 2026